Podabadi - Digapahandi, Ganjam
Podabadi is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chasa Nimakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podabadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podabadi is 412802. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Podabadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podabadi
According to the 2011 Census, Podabadi village had a total population of 482 people, including 233 males and 249 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 88.32% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 482 | 233 | 249 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 36 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 164 | 85 | 79 |
| Literate Population | 299 | 174 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 183 | 59 | 124 |
Nearby Villages of Podabadi
Podabadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Podabadi
Podabadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Podabadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Podabadi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podabadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podabadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Podabadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podabadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Podabadi
Where is Podabadi located?
Podabadi village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podabadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Podabadi is Chasa Nimakhandi.
What is the pincode of Podabadi?
The pincode of Podabadi is 761007.
What is the population of Podabadi?
Podabadi had a total population of 482, including 233 males and 249 females.
How many households are there in Podabadi?
Podabadi had 117 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podabadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podabadi was 73.28%. Male literacy was 88.32% and female literacy was 59.24%.